Strength through purpose: US Army releases ‘spiritual fitness’ guide for soldiers

  • The U.S. Army released a 112-page “Spiritual Fitness Guide” for soldiers.
  • It emphasizes spiritual fitness as vital for well-being and operational sustainment.
  • The guide is designed for all soldiers, regardless of religious background, promoting unity.

SALT LAKE CITY — A nation’s army readiness is typically defined by its troop strength and training, weapons and equipment, strategic planning and, of course, military budget.

But a new resource recently released by the U.S. Army is anchored to the belief that the spiritual domain also is fundamental to fortifying a soldier’s “will to fight — and the spirit to endure.”

The 112-page U.S. Army Spiritual Fitness Guide champions spiritual fitness “as a vital component of overall well-being and operational sustainment.”…

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